Richard Houston

Irish, 1721 - 1775

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The image is a portrait of a young girl identified as Her Royal Highness Princess Louisa Anne. She is depicted facing forward, with her head slightly tilted upward, displaying a direct gaze. The girl has delicate facial features with wide-set eyes, a small nose, and a subtle, closed mouth expression. Her hair is light in color and styled neatly with a lacy headpiece. She is dressed in a richly decorated dress with intricate patterns and ruffled lace trim along the neckline and sleeves. The fabric of the dress looks ornate, suggesting formal or royal attire. The background is dark and neutral, emphasizing the girl's features and clothing details. An armchair she is seated in is partially visible in the frame, providing context to the setting.
Richard Houston, Samuel Okey, Her Royal Highness Princess Louisa Anne, 1750s, mezzotint, Rosenwald Collection, 1950.14.807

Her Royal Highness Princess Louisa Anne

Richard Houston, Samuel Okey · 1750s · mezzotint ·  Accession ID  1950.14.807

The image displays a portrait of a man seen from the waist up. The man is seated, facing slightly to the right. He has a solemn expression, deep-set eyes, a prominent nose, and a full beard and mustache. His light hair reaches down to his shoulders. He wears a large, dark hat, a garment with buttons down the front, and a ruffled white collar. The man also wears a bracelet on his right wrist. The chair he sits in has decorative buttons and detailing on the upper part of the backrest. The background is plain.
Richard Houston, The Burgomaster, c. 1760, mezzotint on laid paper, Paul Mellon Fund, 2001.118.13

The Burgomaster

Richard Houston · c. 1760 · mezzotint on laid paper ·  Accession ID  2001.118.13